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Discovery Discovery 55

£795,000
Year:2008
Length:17m
Location:Lymington, UK, United Kingdom
Price:£795,000, Not VAT paid
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Berthon International

Berthon International, Lymington, Hampshire, SO41 3YL, United Kingdom,

Phone: 44 1590 673312

Fax: 44 1590 647446

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Description

Discovery Discovery 55 2008


Description

This yacht is barely unwrapped, she was delivered to her owners in May 2009. She has only delivery miles beneath her keel. She has been thoughtfully equipped for serious blue water cruising.


Inventory

Hull and Deck White GRP construction to Lloyds and CE Category A Ocean. 2 coats of isothalic gelcoat, non pigmented below the waterline followed by a powder bound matt. Vinylester resin is used throughout the hull. 5 year guarantee against osmosis from build. Lay up incorporates an end-grain balsa core and this is laid up under vacuum. Woven mat is used for optimum strength to weight ratio and this is further strengthened with a layer of woven Kevlar through the forward part of the hull. Stringers run the full length of the yacht incorporating engine beds and tank supports. There are 2 watertight bulkheads forward. The hull is epoxy painted beneath the waterline with moulded boot top gelcoat in Navy Blue together with the cavita line. Antfouling in red Deck in GRP with balsa core, with load bearing areas in marine ply with aluminium and with stainless steel backing plates where needed. Deck incorporates 2 lockers in the transom, 2 lazarette steps, self draining gas locker, fender locker amidships, fold out bathing ladder, shower with hot and cold water.
Weather deck, forward coachroof, cockpit seats, helmsman

  • s seat, forward cockpit sole and transom steps, teak laid in quarter sawn teak with teak capping rail. The hull to deck join incorporates a raised flange from the bulwark which is bonded to the matching hull flange with epoxy bonding paste. The side decks drain through scupper drains so that fresh water may be diverted to one of the water tanks. All windows are constructed of toughened safety glass set in marine grade aluminium frames. The main saloon windows are double glazed and port and starboard windows facing forward are opening, 6 opening ports in hull, portlight above pilotberth Mechanical Yanmar 4LHA-HTP 160hp 4 cylinder, turbo charged diesel engine with gearbox ratio of 2:68:1
    Dual alternators
    Engine is flexibly mounted with Aquadrive coupling and stainless steel shaft to cast bronze p bracket. 24
  • Gori propeller and ropecutter
    Engine room in lined with fire retardant insulation faced to avoid contamination. Ventilation ducting is also sound insulated where required
    Separ fuel filter
    Stainless steel sea chest reducing dramatically the number of through hull fittings Electrical 5kw Northern Lights generator with custom mounting
    220v sockets throughout ship including in engineroom + 12v socket
    Engine and generator start are charged by their own alternators. This provides secure back-up with 2 120amp hour separate batteries, both systems at 12v. The main engine has a 55 amp hour alternator. There is an emergency link which allows charging from either alternator. The 24 v domestic battery bank is charged the by a 100amp hour alternator on the engine or via the 2 x Victron battery charger delivering 120 amp hours of charge. This charges at 75 amp hours from the genset or shorepower. A second 2.5 kw invertor 75 amp hour inverter is also fitted.
    There is a 24 to 12 v convertor for 12v use. All wiring is tinned, multi-strand marine cable.
    Heavy duty battery switches isolate all circuits apart from the independent bilge pump system. Other Mechanical Maxpower 125 composite bowthruster
    Permanent gas supply and bayonet fitting to barbeque
    16,000 BTU airconditioning to saloon only, plumbed to grey water tank as well as to seawater
    Seafresh H206A watermaker 102 litres per hour capacity
    Eberspacher D10W hot water central heating system and heated towel rail in each heads compartment Plumbing 50 litre calorifier with 220v immersion
    2 blackwater tanks each of approximately 60 litres
    Salt water pressure pump for deck wash fitted at anchor well. 15m of hose and hose gun
    Grey water holding tank of 150 litres above keel sump, not currently plumbed
    Bilges are separated into 2 areas. The forward cabin has it
  • s own electric bilge pump. The main cabin drains via limber holes to a deep sump fitted with high output electric bilge pump. There is also an electric bilge pump for the forward sail locker. All 3 pumps are fitted with automatic floats and 2 position switch. A manual bilge pump fitted with strum box can be operated from the cockpit. Tankage 3 x fresh water food grade high density polyethylene tanks from Tec Tanks, fitted with inspection hatches and baffles. Tanks 1 and 2 are 380 litres each, and tank 3 550 litres. There are deck feeds for these and a rain water catching system and contents gauge 2 x diesel high density polyethylene tanks with baffles and inspection hatches. Total capacity 800 litres. Each tank has a drain point at the bottom to permit the removal of water or contaminants. The main fuel feed is then led to a Racor fuel filter and water separator. There are contents gauges for both tanks Accommodation The interior is designed by Ken Freivokh. Cherry interior with clear lacquer finish and teak and holly soleboards throughout. Stainless steel bars for aft cabin, forward cabin and both saloon overhead hatches for security purposes, together with additional fixings to companionway hatch. Upholstery in Sycamore Iris blue material with Bison parchment navigator
  • s seat. Curtains in Turnberry Atlantic fabric. From forward
    V berth cabin with infill with footstalls and ample lockers including high level lockers. Good ventilation and large hatch.
    Port side upper and lower berth cabin again with good stowage and plenty of light
    Guest heads with manual heads, shower and basin with pump out with Corian surfaces.
    Door to main saloon with pilot berth and cherry cover for use for as a desk top as needed
    Main saloon raised seating area with a table that allows space for 7 people to dine but which will fold down to coffee table size. This is a true deck saloon offering panoramic views. The raised navigator
  • s station gives excellent visibility. The chart table is full sized. There are provision of red and white lights in this area and a separate chart drawer under the pilot berth. The galley has a double sink near the centreline of the yacht and the surfaces are in blue patterned Corian. There are cherry fiddles and a separate foot operated fresh water pump with a large draining bin beside the sink so that washing up can be left to dry naturally. There are 2 opening ports in the coachroof for ventilation, an opening hatch overhead and a hatch into the cockpit. The deep freeze has a volume of 170 litres and the fridge has a capacity of 300 litres which is front opening, both are by Frigomatic. The cooker is a gimballed Force 10 3 burner cooker with remote gas solenoid shut off valve. A food storage locker is situated at the aft end of the galley
    The Owners
  • cabin has a king size centreline double with split mattress and leecloths, set on battens for extra comfort. There extensive wardrobes and locker space as well as ample bookshelves. There is a central dressing table and a separate heads to starboard with heads, basin, Corian surfaces and separate shower stall. The main engineroom access is here. There is also a cool box which is accessed from the navstation. Mast rig and Sails Selden silver anodised aluminium alloy masthead spar with twin swept back spreaders and B&R rig. Electric in-mast furling. Selden manual furlex system for both jibs. Selden rod kicker, Sea Me active radar reflector and passive radar reflector also. Spinnaker halyard and boom light. Internal halyards, self tacking staysail. Masthead VHF antennae and cable, masthead tricolour, and anchor lights, steaming and deck lights. Windex wind indicator. Standing rigging of 1 x 19 stainless steel wire. 12mm Spectra running rigging, jackstay lines, Sheets in braid. Hood Vectran Mainsail 2008
    Hood Dacron jib 2008
    Hood Dacron genoa 2008
    Hood Dacron yankee 2008 Winches Lewmar winches
    1 x Lewmar Mainsheet 54st electric
    2 x Lewmar 64 ECST primaries electric
    1 x Lewmar 48 ECST main halyard, and self tacking sheet electric
    1 x Lewmar 44 CST headsail halyards Electronics and Communications Navigation
  • on deck
    ST60 Raymarine speed and depth separately
    ST 60 Raymarine wind vane system
    ST7002 Raymarine Plus Pilot control display at Helm with second unit as spare
    Raymarine SG3 corepack for full MARPA facility with second corepack installed adjacent
    Change over switch fitted to change between the 2 Raymarine E80 and integral radar display on helm
    2kw Raymarine radar
    Raymarine Raystar 125 GPS antennae
    Stand alone Garmin 152 GPS
    Raymarine Smart Pilot controller
  • handheld wireless remote autopilot
    Raymarine E120 and integral radar display
    AIT250 AIS Class B AIS transponder
    ICOM 505 VHF with second station on deck fitted with loud hailer at mast
    ICOM801 SSB with isolator on backstay
    KVH Fleet track phone FB250, fax, phone and data
    Furuno Navtex
    Raymarine Lifetag Man overboard alert system with 2 lifetags Computer equipment
    Wireless router to distribute internet throughout the ship Entertainment
    Radio/CD player with both internal and cockpit speakers Deck Equipment Side bathing ladder and mounts
    Varnished fixed cockpit table with storage internally
    Teak grating in aft of cockpit in way of helm. The standard Discovery hot tub is not plumbed for use.
    150kg manual stainless steel davits
    Lewmar Ocean 3 vertical capstan windlass with remote control with 2 way control switch. The main roller is set forward with an oversize delrin roller for a perfect fit for the chain. There is a second roller to port. 88lb Delta anchor self stowing, with 100m calibrated galvanised chain. 6 mooring cleats
    Pad for outboard on pushpit
    Starboard antennae mast for FB250, 2 x GPS antennas and Navtex antennae
    Nova lift crane modified to push the pushpit leg fitted to port. Outboard holder on port side
    All stainless steel fabrications in 316 marine grade stainless steel mirror polishedStern rail extends well forward with opening gate to transom. Gin and tonic seats on pushpit.
    Opening gates port and starboard with high stainless steel stanchions 715 mm set in gunwales. Double stainless steel guardwires.
    Stainless steel guard rails over all dorade boxes and grab handles along deck saloon roof
    3 x stainless steel U-bolts in cockpit for safety harness attachment
    Caribe dinghy and 15hp outboard motor
    Custom stainless steel liferaft cradle on pushpit + 6 man Zodiac liferaft
    Sprayhood, bimini, frame and hood, table cover, helm cover
    2 liferings, life slings Domestic Equipment Fire blanket adjacent to companionway
    Lee cloths throughout
    2 x White 24v fans in aft cabin, 2 in forward cabin and one amidships
    Halogen down lighters throughout yacht
    Garbage shute
    240v Microwave
    Drinks locker under pilot berth Brokers
  • Remarks CASAMARA presents an unusual opportunity to purchase one of the very best blue water yachts available on the market at the very beginning of her life. Delivered in May 2009, she has delivery miles only beneath her keel and has a thoughtful and full specification designed for comfortable long distance sailing. She is offered in virtually new condition and at a very substantial discount on new build price. She is also available for immediate delivery. The Discovery 55
  • has been extensively reviewed, Bluewater Sailing called her `an innovative and eminently comfortable voyaging home
  • , whilst Boat International said ` the Discovery 55
  • is a beautiful boat, soundly constructed out of the best materials and designed to look after her crew, whatever nature throws up. But none of this is at the expense of performance which is in the top league of today
  • s modern cruiser-racers
  • . Call us today for an appointment to view, and if you would care to have copies of the boat tests above, please just ask.


    • Specification

    Category:
    sail
    Hull Material:
    Fiberglass/GRP
    Length Overall:
    17m
    Length of Waterline:
    13.64m
    Displacement:
    22.5 tonnes

    Propulsion

    Engine Model:
    4LA-HTP
    Engine Horsepower:
    160hp

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